Sona & Aphelios vs Samira & Pyke
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6 you lose hard due to your extreme fragility against Pyke's hook-stun combo and Samira's follow-up damage.
- Post-6 the matchup improves significantly as your R can counter-engage and your healing becomes more impactful in extended fights.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to poke when Pyke is out of hook range, immediately following with W to heal any return damage from Samira.
- Stay behind minions and use your movement speed from E to dodge Pyke hooks while maintaining poke pressure.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Only roam when the wave is in a safe position and you have deep vision, typically after successful recalls or when your ADC is safely farming under tower.
- Your roams are extremely powerful with R, but leaving Aphelios alone against this duo is often suicide.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never position aggressively for Q poke without knowing Pyke's exact location, as one hook means instant death.
- Don't use W reactively after taking damage - use it proactively before trades to maximize the shield value and sustain.
Created on 01/09/2026
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